Lead QA Manager Senior

At cloudatus, we help customers drive technical solution design, development and deployment and support them throughout their cloud journey. As an all-cloud service and consulting provider for midsize and large enterprises, we speak cloud fluently: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS – you name it.

We are currently expanding our project team and looking for several experienced Lead QA Managers Senior to take ownership of software testing activities within an international enterprise project for a leading client.

The role combines end-to-end Test Management, QA governance and project coordination across complex enterprise software platforms and IT environments.

You will be responsible for defining the testing approach, coordinating multiple test streams and ensuring that testing activities are delivered in a structured, transparent and quality-focused way.

Your Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall software test strategy, methodology, approach and test planning
• Plan and coordinate end-to-end test execution across multiple systems and project workstreams
• Define appropriate test levels, test types and testing approaches based on project scope, risks and business requirements
• Manage test resources, test sessions, systems and test environments
• Define and oversee the preparation of test specifications and test cases
• Own and maintain the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)

Define and monitor test entry and exit criteria, quality gates and readiness criteria

• Lead Test Coordinators and support testing teams throughout test execution
• Manage the complete defect lifecycle from identification and prioritisation through resolution and verification
• Ensure effective defect triage and escalation processes
• Monitor test progress, risks, dependencies, blockers and quality indicators
• Provide regular test status reporting to project management and senior stakeholders
• Prepare and review Test Summary Reports, RTM and Validation Reports
• Ensure complete, consistent and audit-ready test documentation
• Drive QA governance and continuous improvement of testing processes
• Support PMO activities including status tracking, actions, risks, issues and dependencies
• Coordinate testing across multiple software platforms, systems, vendors and project workstreams
• Manage cross-functional dependencies and escalate test-related risks where necessary
• Cooperate closely with project managers, business stakeholders, IT teams and external partners
• Your Profile
• Several years (5+) of experience in Test Management, QA Management or Software Test Leadership
• Proven experience owning end-to-end software testing activities
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, test strategies and QA best practices
• Proven experience defining testing approaches across functional, integration, system, regression, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-to-end testing
• Experience selecting and adapting testing methodologies to Agile, Waterfall and hybrid project environments
• Strong understanding of risk-based testing, requirements-based testing and test prioritisation
• Ability to define and tailor the overall testing methodology and QA governance model based on project complexity, risk and business requirements
• Strong experience in test strategy, test planning, execution and governance
• Experience coordinating multiple testing streams, teams or Test Coordinators
• Strong knowledge of defect management and requirements traceability
• Experience defining and monitoring quality gates, test entry and exit criteria
• Experience working within complex enterprise software and IT system landscapes
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Experience reporting to senior project and business stakeholders
• Ability to identify risks, dependencies and testing bottlenecks and proactively drive resolution
• Structured, independent and quality-focused working style
• English at B2+/C1 levelNice to Have
• Experience with major enterprise platforms such as SAP, ServiceNow or comparable systems
• Experience in large-scale IT transformation, migration or carve-out programmes
• Experience in regulated or quality-critical IT environments
• Experience with Test Management / ALM tools such as Jira, Xray, Azure DevOps, HP ALM or similar
• ISTQB Advanced, Test Manager or another relevant testing certification
• Previous experience leading distributed or international testing teamsWhat We OfferWhat We Offer
• Project & Work Setup:

Ownership of QA and Test Management within an international enterprise IT project

• Work on a complex enterprise transformation environment
• Collaboration with experienced consultants, project managers and technical teamsFull-time cooperation: 40 hours/weekLong-term project engagement
• Benefits & Development:

B2B or employment contract Industry leading healthcare and comprehensive medical coverage (Luxmed) Opportunities to enhance your qualifications (MS certifications, Udemy courses, etc.) Customizable 1-on-1 English or German lessons Modern computer equipment Opportunities to network and connect (get-togethers, team-building events) Employee referral programme Flexible working schedule Work Model100% remote within Poland

Ready to take ownership of QA and software testing across a complex international enterprise environment?

Sounds like a fit? Let's talk.